Deserts and Dunes

andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

– Reconnect with yourself and with nature Cradled by ancient mountains, andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its luxurious accommodation overlooking the starkly beautiful Namib Desert. Designed to capture the splendor and solitude of the desert, just ten stone-and-glass villas spread along the curve of the escarpment to offer absolute privacy. Each air-conditioned suite is furnished to complement the majestic hues of the desert and features a private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, ensuite glassencased bathroom, and an outdoor shower. The villas are equipped with a star-viewing skylight, music system and a custom-stocked personal bar.

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Kwando Nxai Pan

– The only permanent camp situated within the Nxai Pan National Park Each of the camp's eight rooms has a low wooden veranda offering perfect views of the permanent waterhole frequented by elephants, jackals and guinea fowl. The bright and spacious rooms are built from a specially selected material which keeps them warm in winter and cool in summer and linked to the main area by a slightly raised walkway, lit with lanterns by night. Wildlife is in abundance year-round, and during the rainy season Nxai Pan is a bird watchers paradise. As well as game drives, nature walks lead by bushmen and star gazing, guests enjoy the day trip to see the famous Baine’s Baobabs – majestic, sentinels standing tall.

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4 4 Desert and Dunes

Explore spectacular deserts, dunes and mountain vistas in Namibia and Botswana by quad bike, sand surfboard or balloon. Compare the calm and solitude of mesmerising desertscapes with the thrills and spills of the activities on offer. Endemic wildlife species have adapted to the dry climate, but for you a desert oasis awaits – seemingly far removed from the harsh conditions outdoors. Plush camps, great food and personal service make for an exclusive stay where your comfort and relaxation are of paramount importance.

Wilderness Safaris Serra Cafema

Find Serra Cafema’s remote site along the banks of Kunene River in Northwest Namibia. Intimacy is assured here in the Hartmann Valley, in a camp that weaves together rustic and luxury elements. Fall asleep to the sound of the rushing water, while by day explore one of the driest deserts on the planet. Enjoy a variety of activities and explore one of the world's most starkly beautiful places.

San Camp

– One of the most romantic camps in Africa Completely rebuilt in 2011, the camp’s six white tents stand majestically on the edge of the endless Makgadikgadi Salt Pans of Botswana. The central dining tent houses a small library and natural history museum filled with fascinating artifacts. Guests can relax, unwind and retreat in the yoga and meditation pavilion. Activities on offer include interacting with habituated meerkats, walking with Bushmen, joining game drives to experience fascinating desert wildlife – such as brown hyenas, aardwolves and aardvarks – visiting Chapman’s Baobab, and quad-biking across the pans. San Camp operates from 16 April to 15 October each year.